Product Details

• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Warner Brothers Pub.
• DVD Release Date: September 18, 2006
• Run Time: 120 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0739040375
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,128 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Intense Rock takes you step by step through the techniques that will enable you to play terrifying licks. In this exciting presentation, Paul Gilbert teaches you his personal exercises and sequences for incredibly fast and clean alternate picking, 3-note-per-string scales, sweep picking and string skipping.

Customer Reviews

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE best dvd for learning how to shred, August 23, 2007

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Shelby E. Williford "shredderdude" (Tampa, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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I actually bought this video (vol 1) when I was 11 or 12 when it first came out with my allowance that I saved up. As a guitar teacher and someone with 20 plus years playing experience, I can say that this is the best video on shred guitar technique. Volume 1 alone is well worth the price. My only issue(a VERY minor one) is that he doesn't talk about the metronome and its usage. But any good teacher can explane that in about 2 minutes.
Volume 2 while not quite as shred heavy is still a great dvd to have(and just as important content). It concetrates more on phrasing, dynamics, rythmic ways of building phrases, etc. Don't worry, there is still plenty of shredding as well.
These volumes are the best investments I ever made as a guitar player,teacher and student. Anyone who wants to learn how to shred, get this dvd package, and a book on music theory(or instruction by a teacher) and a good chord book and you'll have everything you ever need.
Keep in mind, no matter what, you still have to practice(alot!!!!). No book, Dvd, or anything is going to MAKE you play well. If you are a beginner(or even advanced), you still have to work hard. However, this is a big help.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best instructional dvds out there, March 13, 2007

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Anonymous - See all my reviews

I just got this dvd a few weeks back and I can already feel a noticable improvement in my technique. In the first section, he goes over picking, 3-note per string scales, chromatic and harmonic minor licks, hammer - ons and pull - offs and different arpeggio techniques, including sweep picking and string skipping. In the second section, he gives more practical applications of the techniques and offers insight on how to improve phrasing and how to practice soloing. Paul is a great teacher and he will keep you interested both with his playing and his sense of humor.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential!!!!, March 9, 2007

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Adam Miller "arpeggio meister" (Santa Barbara, CA) - See all my reviews
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I own every Paul Gilbert video that I am aware of. These two volumes have dramatically improved my technique, speed, phrasing, picking, etc. Paul is an amazing teacher. He explains everything in depth so that even the novice guitarist will understand most everything covered. I own many other videos including Yngwie, Vinnie Moore, Richie Kotzen etc. None of the other videos can compete with the Paul Gilbert videos. I often watch Intense rock 1 and 2 as refresher courses or just for plain entertainment. If shred is your game, then look no further. Learn from the best!